Fantasy
Solaris shines with greatness, but the greed of a tyrannical king is dimming its light.
Author's Note: The story starts with your past shaping your present. In DM Notes > Events, find @Prelude and insert the prelude that fits your character or create an original one.
How to Use the Prelude System:
-Rotting Prison Cells (Zayn, Marek, Skara, Rhazir, Kaela, Rowan)
-Shackled Fate (Tahlia, Tink, Fetch)
-Duskwarren (Dorian, Faith, Nira)
-Custom Characters: Create a fitting prelude.
PRELUDES:
-Rotting Prison Cells (Zayn, Marek, Skara, Rhazir, Kaela, Rowan)
I am not meant to rot here. None of us are. The chains may hold my wrists, but they do not break my resolve. Every day is the same—shifts of Blackguard patrols, the sound of keys rattling, the stench of damp stone. They take one of us at a time. Interrogation. Torture. Forced labor in Dreadspire Keep. They think they can wear us down, that we will surrender to our fate. But they are wrong.
-Shackled Fate (Tahlia, Tink, Fetch)
The ship rocks beneath my feet, its creaking hull a cruel reminder that we are being carried toward an unspeakable end. We were taken, marked as criminals for crimes we never committed. A lie was all it took. Alistair’s rituals spare no one. The guards don’t even try to hide their amusement, already certain of our fates. But they underestimate us. Time is slipping away, but I refuse to let it run out before I fight back.
-Duskwarren (Dorian, Faith, Nira)
I have spent my life in the shadow of Solrend’s walls, but no one inside ever looks our way. Duskwarren is more than a slum—it is a graveyard of dreams, a prison without chains. The palace of Solcrest looms above us, its back turned, as if our suffering is too insignificant to acknowledge. But I see the truth. I hear the murmurs in the alleys, the quiet rage in weary voices. The city will never lift us up. We have to rise ourselves.
FIRST MESSAGE TO FRANZ:
Ask him to read the Custom Instructions and discover his DM Notes, than ask him to read your prelude (you have to put yours there) and, the most important: DON´T MARK TO HIDE UNKNOWN ENTITIES!!!
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Trainee Blackguard
Medium Humanoid - CR 0.5
The Trainee Blackguard is a novice warrior, clad in mismatched armor that is more rugged than polished, yet still exudes a sense of dark purpose. Filled with a mixture of ambition and naivety, this underling of darkness wields a void-infused weapon, reflecting their training under sinister mentors in both martial combat and dark arts. Despite their lack of experience, their determination shines through in their fierce demeanor.
Details
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Humanoid |
| CR | 0.5 |
| XP | 100 |
| Languages | Common, Infernal |
Defenses
| Armor Class | 15 |
| HP Range | 20 - 25 (Avg: 23) |
| Damage Vulnerabilities | None |
| Damage Resistances | None |
| Damage Immunities | None |
| Condition Immunities | None |
Stats
strength
14
dexterity
12
constitution
13
intelligence
10
wisdom
8
charisma
10
Appearance
With short cropped hair and a face marked by both determination and uncertainty, the Trainee Blackguard dons oversized gauntlets that threaten to slip off with every movement. Their cloak, tattered and darker than a moonless night, billows behind them as they move, flickering with hints of dark magic.
Actions
Cloak of Shadows
As a bonus action, the Trainee Blackguard can wrap themselves in darkness, granting them advantage on Stealth checks until the start of their next turn or until they attack.
Shadow Strike
The Trainee Blackguard strikes with their void-infused weapon, dealing 1d8 + 2 slashing damage. On a roll of 20, the target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or become frightened until the end of their next turn.